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A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to revoke bonuses paid to employees involved in electronic wait list manipulations, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill S 627

Bill 114 s 627, also known as the "VA Bonus Revocation Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to address the issue of electronic wait list manipulations within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill specifically targets employees who have been involved in manipulating wait lists in order to receive bonuses.

If passed, the bill would require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to revoke any bonuses that were paid to employees found to be involved in electronic wait list manipulations. This measure is intended to hold accountable those individuals who have engaged in unethical behavior that has negatively impacted the care and treatment of veterans.

In addition to revoking bonuses, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to addressing the issue of wait list manipulations within the VA. While the specifics of these additional purposes are not outlined in the summary, it can be inferred that they are aimed at improving transparency, accountability, and overall quality of care for veterans within the VA system. Overall, Bill 114 s 627 represents a targeted effort to address a specific issue within the VA and hold accountable those responsible for manipulating wait lists for personal gain. If passed, this legislation has the potential to improve the integrity and effectiveness of the VA system in providing care to our nation's veterans.

Current Status of Bill S 627

Bill S 627 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 3, 2015. Bill S 627 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on March 3, 2015.  Bill S 627's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 240. as of September 28, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 627

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 627

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

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